Troches of Winter Cherry
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
Physalis alkekengi | 12 grams | |
Prunus amygdalus | ||
Nux Pinea | 10 grams ea. | |
Cucumis sativus | ||
Citrullus vulgaris | ||
Portulaceae oleracea | 4 grams ea. | |
Rosa gallica | ||
Bambusae silicae | ||
Terra Rubra | ||
Acacia arabica | ||
Amylum | ||
Daemonorops draco | ||
Papaver somniferum nigra | 3 grams ea. |
A version from The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi
Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
Cucumis sativus | ||
Physalis alkekengi | ||
Prunus amygdalus | ||
Glycyrrhiza glabra | ||
Amylum | ||
Terra Rubra | ||
Acacia arabica | ||
Daemonorops draco | ||
Boswellia sacra | 10 drams ea. | |
Apium graveolens | 2 drams | |
Papaver somniferum | 1 dram |
Preparation:
Powder and with sufficient Quince seed mucilage, form Troches
Function:
Clears Heat, heals Ulcers
Use:
1. Renal and Bladder Ulcers
2. Painful and Burning Urine
3. Gonorrhea
4. Kidney and Bladder Wounds
5. Bladder Abscess
6. Bladder Tumors
7. Tumors or Ulcers of the Testicles
8. Prostatitis
Dose:
3–6 grams, taken with Violet Syrup or some other suitable vehicle.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
See the related Troches of Winter Cherry of Mesue.
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